Carp

Gang of Carp Ephemera

Artist Various artists
Date Oct. 8-29, 2011
Location Los Angeles
Type Exhibition

In coordination with Future Studio and as a part of Pacific Standard Time, Carp revealed a selection of ephemera documenting in the 1970s an array of performance arts and other forms of artistic expression. The exhibit featured mailers, letters, photos and other materials that archive concepts, projects and other artworks by Bob Wilhite, Chris Burden, Vito Acconci, Kim Jones, Charles Christopher Hill, Alexis Smith, Richard Newton, Gordon Matta-Clark and Bruce Nauman, among other artists.

Related Projects
Joyce Lightbody in coordination with Carp Oct. 19-25, 1975, presented an installation of drawings, numerical and alphabetical correlations systematically determining line placement and arrangement, with reference charts.
In a show sponsored by Carp at the Dickson Auditorium at the University of California, Los Angeles, Vito Acconci presented a silent film in color with captions to the public.
In a performance sponsored by Carp April 11, 1975, Bradley Smith delivered a 15-minute performance at Roger Wong's studio in Los Angeles.